Posted on 07/22/2010 10:03:36 AM PDT by iloveamerica1980
Responding to a question about Rep. Michele Bachmann's (R-MN) Tea Party Caucus, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) says although he declined to join the caucus, the political movement "should not be dismissed. "These folks are the tip of the iceberg," says Boehner. "They represent the same values, concerns, frustration, anger and fear that you see from tens of millions of other Americans who aren't on the streets yet.".....(video)
(Excerpt) Read more at dittos-rush.com ...
so the gutless wonder “declined” to join the TP caucus?
Lead, follow or get out of the way, Mr Boehner.
What politicians miss is that the tea party participants are the only Constitutionalists in the arena.
That does not say much about the deems pubs.
Here’s that video you advertised but didn’t link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhUyEcIyMH8&feature=player_embedded
Isn’t this the same “gutless wonder” who wants everyone to be working until 70 before collecting Social Security?
Just another blowhard politician who likes to hear himself.
Hey Boehner - if you haven’t joined the Tea Party, what makes you think you’re qualified to speak for them?
Michelle Bachmann for House Speaker 2010!
There may come a time when a lot more people are on the streets, protesting the government that is ignoring us.
The Tea Party movement is forcing politicians to re-evaluate/reaffirm their position relative to their constituents.
Politicians are being pressed to show some solidarity with the people that they represent. Actually, it is something politicians should have been from the beginning of their careers and which they NEVER should have stopped doing… and NOW, solidarity with voters is critical.
Politicians are all being RE INTRODUCED to the idea ‘representation’ and for some more than others, it is as alien a concept now as it ever was.
They will be heard, loud and clear, come
N O V E M B E R
The Echo will last into 2012, as well....
Response: Believe me there is no fear only rage at what you vermin have done with our trust. The people are coming to hate the politicians. Degenerates!
I agree with that 100%. Politicians are supposed to be the peoples voice (the people they represent) ...
I want my Congressional representative representing ME and my area ... Unfortunately, many things that used to be controlled at state level is now controlled at federal level. - Yes it is important to follow along with your Political parties platform, but ultimately what makes one a good politician is a willingness to work with the people and if that goes against what some people want nationally so be it.
Ex. Scott Brown gets bashed by many here because he isn't "conservative enough" ... Scott Brown represents the people of Mass. and as such tries to listen to his constituents and vote how they would want him to vote. - Not how Freepers in Texas want him to vote.
The key word is “yet” Mr. Boehner.
"YET" is the operative word here. Just as long as they know we're coming . . . .
Are you "dissing" Texas FReepers!!???
(LOL!! I'm just messin' with you!)
He will join it in November if the Repubs take congress.
another GOP leader who goes for the low hanging fruit
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